Maximus: The Premier International Draughts App!

Experience international draughts (or 10x10 checkers) like never before on your tablet or smartphone with Maximus, the 2011 Dutch Open and Olympic computer draughts champion. Available for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, Maximus provides a challenging and engaging gameplay experience for players of all skill levels.

In 2012, Maximus competed against former World Champion Alexander Schwarzman, showcasing its impressive capabilities despite a narrow defeat (five draws and one loss). More recently, it achieved a commendable third-place finish in the (unofficial) 2019 World Championship Computer Draughts competition, running on a desktop computer. Even on mobile devices, Maximus proves to be a formidable opponent.

Whether you're a seasoned draughts player or a complete beginner, Maximus offers a range of difficulty levels to suit your expertise. Begin with a mode designed to familiarize yourself with the rules, where Maximus makes random moves. Then, progress through ten training levels, gradually increasing in complexity, before challenging Maximus with longer thinking times.

Enhance your skills by analyzing your games with Maximus, identifying weaknesses and learning from your mistakes. Beyond gameplay, Maximus functions as a travel set, notation booklet, and even a substitute player for competitions!

Key Features:

• Available in 8 languages (Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)
• Robust engine with 4 playing modes: 1) Rules tutorial + 10 training levels; 2) Seconds per move; 3) Time schedule; 4) Fischer system
• Multi-core processor support
• Pondering option (thinking during opponent's turn)
• Player vs. Maximus, Player vs. Player, and Maximus vs. Maximus modes
• Intuitive interface with drag-and-drop and tap controls for move input
• Move input support, move hints, and help function
• Undo and redo moves; game browsing via Notation screen
• Replay and analyze games post-match
• Save, load, email, and import games and positions in Portable Draughts Notation (PDN) format
• Randomly selected opening book moves for varied gameplay
• Display of draughts clock, square numbers (optional), engine information, and principal variation (optional)
• Additional options: board rotation, position setup, automatic replay

Key Differences from PC Version:

• Smaller opening book and endgame database
• No ads

Link: Tournament Base, Results, and Games of Maximus: http://toernooibase.kndb.nl/opvraag/uitslagenspeler.php?taal=1&Nr=11535